34-52-6. Prescribing drugs.
Without a proper provider-patient relationship, a health care professional using telehealth may not prescribe a controlled drug or substance, as defined by §34-20B-3, solely in response to an internet questionnaire or consult, including any encounter via telephone.
Source: SL 2019, ch 156, §6; SL 2020, ch 151, § 2.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 34 - Public Health and Safety
Chapter 52 - Telehealth Utilization By Health Care Professionals
Section 34-52-1 - Definitions.
Section 34-52-2 - Treatment of patients through telehealth--Requirements.
Section 34-52-3 - Provider-patient relationship required--Exceptions.
Section 34-52-4 - Treatment and consultation recommendations.
Section 34-52-5 - Face-to-face examination using real-time audio and visual technology.
Section 34-52-6 - Prescribing drugs.